Now offering Ear Seeds
Helping you to elevate your wellbeing through complementary treatments
Promoting healing & balance
My interest in mental health and complementary therapies is forever growing. I came across acupressure a while ago during my first pregnancy 9 years ago and have continued to use this for myself. I was astonished to experience the benefits and started my research around acupressure and auriculotherapy. I came to understand that this treatment can also impact stress and anxiety positively.
Why Ear Seeds?
There are so many acupuncture points in our body but particularly the ear. Applying pressure / stimulation on these sites can affect the activity of multiple sensory neurons.
These sites are also known as receptive fields and link to certain parts of the body particularly pain processing in the central nervous system.
Did you know that your vagus nerve runs through your ear? Stimulating the vagus nerve helps restore calm and allows access to problem-solving, creativity, and other higher brain functions whenever a person feels anxious, lost in uncertainty, or out of control.
What is Auriculotherapy?
The Ear is considered to be a microsystem of the body. Auriculotherapy is acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear. Ear seeds use the same general principles as acupuncture, without the need to use needles. Ear seeds are placed on specific points in the ear to stimulate other parts of the body & systems. Practitioners often use ear seeds as part of a broader treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and other therapies.
How do they work?
In traditional Chinese medicine, your health depends on the flow of qi (energy) in your body. The ear seeds are placed on certain points, usually along meridian lines, to help clear up any qi blockages. By stimulating these points, ear seeds aim to promote healing and balance. The seeds apply continuous pressure to the acupressure points, which may enhance blood circulation, reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improve overall well-being.
What are Ear Seeds?
Ear Seeds are needle-free, non-invasive and sit on pressure points on the ear. They promote balance and an overall feeling of wellbeing. While traditional practitioners often used seeds from the Vaccaria plant, modern practitioners frequently opt for stainless steel balls due to their hypoallergenic properties and nearly invisible appearance. These are available in gold and silver.
What can Ear seeds be used for?
Acute pain
Anxiety
Chronic pain
Depression
Fertility
Insomnia
Migraines
Stress
Digestion issues.